2027 Best Value General Intelligence Schools
[General Intelligence](/majors/military-technologies-sciences/intelligence-command-control-ops/intelligence-general/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong general intelligence education at a price that pays off.
College Factual analyzed 11 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value general intelligence schools.
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Finding the Best Value General Intelligence School for You
The right general intelligence school can pay off for years to come. To help, we created our Best Value General Intelligence Schools ranking. It weighs the cost of a degree against the outcomes graduates go on to achieve, so you can find the strongest return on your investment.
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2027 Best Value General Intelligence Schools in the United States
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in general intelligence, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value General Intelligence Schools
Utah Valley University earned the #1 spot for value among general intelligence schools in the United States. Utah Valley University is a very large public school located in the city of Orem. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,507, with out-of-state students paying around $18,489. General Intelligence graduates carry a median of $16,478 in student loans. General Intelligence graduates of Utah Valley University earn a median of $51,242 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $16,478 median debt.
Cochise College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in general intelligence, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of Sierra Vista, Cochise College is a moderately-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,280, compared with $6,120 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $16,642 to complete the general intelligence program here. Early-career general intelligence graduates make about $48,755. Set against $16,642 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
American Public University System came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value general intelligence schools. Set in the town of Charles Town, American Public University System is a very large private for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,400. General Intelligence graduates carry a median of $23,438 in student loans. Soon after graduation, general intelligence degree recipients from American Public University System generally make around $57,404. Set against $23,438 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Indiana State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in general intelligence, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the city of Terre Haute, Indiana State University is a moderately-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,258, compared with $22,322 for out-of-state students. General Intelligence graduates carry a median of $25,582 in student loans. Early-career general intelligence graduates make about $53,952. That is a strong return on a $25,582 median debt. Indiana State University admits about 81% of applicants.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Eastern Kentucky University earned it the #5 place for general intelligence. Set in the town of Richmond, Eastern Kentucky University is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,320, while out-of-state students pay about $21,230. Typical student debt for general intelligence graduates is $25,122. Soon after graduation, general intelligence degree recipients from Eastern Kentucky University generally make around $43,891. Set against $25,122 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Eastern Kentucky University admits about 78% of applicants.
Johns Hopkins University placed #6 among the best values for general intelligence. Johns Hopkins University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Baltimore. In-state tuition and fees average $64,730. Typical student debt for general intelligence graduates is $13,426. Soon after graduation, general intelligence degree recipients from Johns Hopkins University generally make around $84,850. That is a strong return on a $13,426 median debt. Johns Hopkins University admits about 6% of applicants.
Coastal Carolina University placed #7 among the best values for general intelligence. Located in the city of Conway, Coastal Carolina University is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $11,640, with out-of-state students paying around $29,628. Students borrow a median of $24,878 to complete the general intelligence program here. Soon after graduation, general intelligence degree recipients from Coastal Carolina University generally make around $35,150. Set against $24,878 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 75%.
Mercyhurst College came in at #8 for value in general intelligence this year. Mercyhurst College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Erie. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $45,770. Students borrow a median of $25,625 to complete the general intelligence program here. Soon after graduation, general intelligence degree recipients from Mercyhurst College generally make around $64,627. Set against $25,625 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 81% of applicants are accepted.
Citadel Military College Of South Carolina ranked #9 on our 2027 list of the best value general intelligence schools. Set in the city of Charleston, Citadel Military College Of South Carolina is a mid-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,570, while out-of-state students pay about $38,508. Students borrow a median of $26,499 to complete the general intelligence program here. Early-career general intelligence graduates make about $42,362. Set against $26,499 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 23% of applicants are accepted.
Norwich University came in at #10 for value in general intelligence this year. Norwich University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Northfield. In-state tuition and fees average $49,740. Typical student debt for general intelligence graduates is $8,333. Soon after graduation, general intelligence degree recipients from Norwich University generally make around $73,947. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 74%.
Georgetown University earned the #11 position for value in general intelligence this year. Set in the city of Washington, Georgetown University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $68,089. Typical student debt for general intelligence graduates is $16,483. Soon after graduation, general intelligence degree recipients from Georgetown University generally make around $85,186. Set against $16,483 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 13%.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 11 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 11 ranked schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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